For thousands of years, cultures throughout the world have attributed special meanings to flowers. In the U.S., interest in floriography, or the language of flowers, soared during the 1800s when proper etiquette limited communications and dictated how people...

It took a horrific travel experience to open Matthew Fiorillo’s eyes to the power of pets. He was at an airport, and his flight was delayed for five excruciating hours. “Tempers were flaring, and this woman walked by with a Maltese, and I just watched this...

With the rise of direct cremation in the United States, many funeral directors are hearing from families and loved ones that they don’t need any services for the deceased. In many cases, the preference for no services comes directly from the deceased individual,...